APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
The Neural Basis of Communicative Intentions: Exploring Mirror and Mentalizing Systems Using EEG
- Sandro Rubichi
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia - Elisabetta Ferrari
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia - Jlenia Toppi
Sapienza University of Rome - Cristina Becchio
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf - Livia Colle
University of Turin - Henrik Walter
Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin - Francesca Patarini
Sapienza University of Rome - Cristina Iani
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia - Angela Ciaramidaro
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Abstract
Using EEG source localization, we investigated the role of mentalizing and mirror neurons systems during the observation of communicative actions. The observed modulations in theta and lower alpha band activity suggest their primary role in the integration of socially salient information and in the discrimination of intention type.
